Leeds crash: tributes for mum and daughter, 4, killed on nursery run as fundraiser hits £21,000

Police believe the victims were pedestrians and were hit by the car before it crashed into a wall
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Tributes have been pouring in for a mum and her daughter who were killed after being hit by a car on a main road in Leeds on Monday.

Justyne Hulboj, 27, and Lena Czepczor, 4, were pedestrians involved in the horror collision with an Audi TTRS on Scott Hall Road, shortly after 8.30am on 16 January.

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The pair, who lived locally, were on their way to nursery when they were hit by the car as it left the road. The Audi then collided with the wall of the Vertu Jaguar Leeds car dealership in the Sheepscar area of Leeds. Justyne and Lena were both pronounced dead a short time later.

Justyne Hulboj and Lena Czepczor were pedestrians involved in the crash (Photo: West Yorkshire Police)Justyne Hulboj and Lena Czepczor were pedestrians involved in the crash (Photo: West Yorkshire Police)
Justyne Hulboj and Lena Czepczor were pedestrians involved in the crash (Photo: West Yorkshire Police)

The driver of the Audi was taken to hospital, where he is under arrest, and is being treated for injuries which are described as serious but non-life threatening, West Yorkshire Police said.

Enquiries suggest that the Audi had been travelling in convoy with a grey BMW 135i prior to the collision. Three people have now been arrested in connection with the incident, West Yorkshire Police said.

A 26-year-old man arrested on Monday morning on suspicion of two offences of causing death by dangerous driving remains in custody.

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A further man, aged 34, has been arrested on suspicion of two offences of causing death by dangerous driving and is currently in custody. A 65-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and released on bail.

Police believe the victims were pedestrians (Photo: Yorkshire Evening Post)Police believe the victims were pedestrians (Photo: Yorkshire Evening Post)
Police believe the victims were pedestrians (Photo: Yorkshire Evening Post)

Detective Inspector Paul Conroy, of the Major Collision Enquiry Team, described the incident as “tragic” and appealed for anyone with any information to come forward.

He said: “This is an absolutely tragic incident, and we are working to support the family of the woman and child involved. We have already spoken to a number of witnesses but are keen to speak to anyone else who has witnessed the collision itself or the events leading up to it.

“We would also ask anyone who was in the area around the time of this collision to check their dashcam footage.”

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The family of Justyne and Lena have now set up a gofundme page to raise funds to transport their bodies from Leeds back to their native Poland for burial, and more than £21,000 has already been raised.

Tributes have also poured in following the tragedy at the scene of the incident and online.

Justyne Hulboj, 27, and Lena Czepczor, 4, were pedestrians involved in the horror collision (Photo: West Yorkshire Police)Justyne Hulboj, 27, and Lena Czepczor, 4, were pedestrians involved in the horror collision (Photo: West Yorkshire Police)
Justyne Hulboj, 27, and Lena Czepczor, 4, were pedestrians involved in the horror collision (Photo: West Yorkshire Police)

A tribute left at the scene by a member of the Vertu Jaguar Leeds team said: “Yesterday heaven gained two angels. Two beautiful souls taken so tragically – may you both fly free in eternal love.”

Another note with flowers left at the scene said: “Yesterday Heaven gained two angels. Two beautiful souls taken so tragically. May you both fly free in eternal love. You will both be missed.”

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“Dearest family. I am very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers are with you”, another message said.

Candles and teddy bears were also left by the roadside.

The force said officers have spoken to several witnesses but it is continuing to urge anyone with dashcam footage, or who saw any part of the incident, including the manner of driving of the Audi and BMW prior to the crash, to make contact.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team by using 101 Live Chat or by calling 101, quoting log 260 of 16/01.